When this baton locks in extended mode it does not want to retract. I've oiled the friction areas, and it's still pretty darn hard to retract. And I'm giving it a hard hit on the tip on a hard surface.
But it basically lives in my car or bike in the event of some lunatic road rage, and I'd rather not go lethal. So the day I need it I'll probably not be too concerned about closing it. I am thinking about maybe the NEX baton though, might be a nicer upgrade.
